Experience and/or training in the hospitality field considered a plus.

Shipboard Experienced.

Contract details

CONTRACT : 6 months

VACATION : 2 months

Joining flight ticket paid by the company

Medical cost reimbursement up to USD 350.00 at the end of the successful contract

Must have full STCW

JOB INFORMATIONPosition level : Nespecificat

To provide high quality service to the guests and ensure guests satisfaction by delivering quality friendly, courteous and professional service in any dining venue assigned that consistently and effectively reflects the luxurious nature of our company and an overall pleasant dining atmosphere and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides personalized service always with a smile (remembers guests names and preferences).

Maintains clean and orderly tables, set up, organize and clean the station as per USPH standards

Prepares a good mise-en-place to ensure that his station is ready when guests arrive.

Be present at the table as guests arrive or leave, pulling the chair for the ladies.

Offer the menu and introduce him.

Ensure with the assistance of the Asst Waiter water, bread, butter, and beverages are offered as per service procedure.

Must be fully knowledgeable about the menu assisting the Guests with menu explanation and eventual recommendation.

Must be fully knowledgeable about service procedure and standard.

Taking and processing the order, serve the food promptly and in a timely manner, ensuring temperatures and presentations as per service procedure.

Embarkation, debarkation and luggage handling duties when required.

Performs Room Service duties when requested by supervisors.

Handles all ship' equipment with utmost care and reports any faulty/broken equipment.

Assists management with coaching and introduction of new personnel.

Performs all other duties as requested by supervisors.

To project a favorable image of the company, to promote its aims and objectives and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all its areas and endeavor.

Aware of all events and activities on the ship at all times.

To achieve the primary objectives of the position and comply with the above mentioned accountabilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with company policies.

To keep supervisor promptly and fully informed of all relevant matters.

To ensure confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Ensure that all special diets special request are fulfill as per guests requirements in coordination with the section Head Waiter.

To achieve the primary objectives of the position and comply with the above mentioned accountabilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with company policies.

To project a favorable image of the company, to promote its aims and objectives and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all its areas and endeavor.

USPH: Guaranteeing safety, hygiene and sanitation practices are present at all times, maintaining cleanliness of his assign areas up to USPH and company standards, policies and procedures.

FAQ - - Cruise ships - hospitality staff

Who is the Employer who hires for Hotel Departments?

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines:
currently owns a fleet of 23
cruise ships and in the next period will launch other 2 vessels with
capacity of 4000 passengers. Royal Caribbean cruise offers options
that appeal to the widest possible market, customers ranging from
standard to premium segment.

Celebrity Cruises:the company is oriented only
towards premium customers segment, with a fleet of 10 cruise ships.
Celebrity Cruises vessels are ranked in the top luxury cruise
vessels in the world.

Azamara Club Cruises:the company is dedicated to
serving the luxury and premium segment customers. Azamara has two
cruise ships in the fleet.

Pullmantur Cruises: provides
services exclusively to markets in Latin America and Spain, and aims
standard customer segment. Pullmantur Cruises has a fleet of four
cruise ships.

Contract length and nature of employment?

The length of contracts varies between 6-8 months, depending on the position obtained, with two months break between contracts. Hiring is for an indefinite term collaborations with 6-8 weeks vacation between contracts.

What is the form of contract?

Contract for an indefinite period. Employment contracts are between 6 and 8 months and vacation length is 8 weeks. .There are two types of contracts for staff with fixed salary and personal with income from tips. The company offers a guaranteed minimum wage for staff working in tips system, but the monthly income varies depending on the workstation size, itinerary, performance.

Are there “ season” and “off season” periods?

NO. Fleet vessels are active 365 days / year, except during maintenance and repair periods in which crew members on board vessels are active.

What are the Royal Caribbean’s vessels destinations?

The current Royal Caribbean cruise program offers visiting of more than 280 different destinations around the world. Their list (besides all the “famous-popular” port destinations) features Alaska, Canada New England, Europe (UK, Mediterranean, Baltic, Iceland), Asia, Australia New Zealand, Caribbean (also Bahamas and Bermuda), Hawaii, Mexico Riviera, South America. On relocation, Royal Caribbean ships also offer Transatlantic cruises and Panama Canal transits.

How reliable and safe are these ships ?

Fleet vessels are equipped with the latest navigation technology, with maximum operating safety.

What are the advantages of a job on a cruise ship?

A job on a luxury cruise ship offers many opportunities, and the advantages are considerable:

The chance of a relevant financial gain, even spectacular, gains value depending on the position occupied, the professional level and the ability to provide specialized services.

Obtaining the Criminal Record ( also need an authorized translation of the document)

Filling up the embarkation documents

What documents are required for register an application?

What documents are required for register an application?

Curriculum Vitae – written in English

Creating a professional Curriculum Vitae is an essential element in the application process. For some candidates, it is a simple piece of paper, but for others, this piece of paper is the most effective tool to promote personal skills that can make a difference. Curriculum Vitae written in a professional form instantly attract the attention of Recruiter. In an open competition with other candidates, sometimes for a small number of jobs, this document may just tip the scales in your favor. The choice of form and content of this document is entirely yours. Our recommendation is to keep in mind that an attractive CV should contain accurate, clear, detailed and complete information .

ID card

Tourist passport (not required for interviewing stages, but becomes mandatory for employment after the candidate was approved)

Copy of C1D visa and/or other transit visa that are still valid (China, Australia, Canada etc) copy of Seaman's Book and STCWs Certificates ( for seafarers )

What is the language used for the interviews ?

Always English.

How important is the level of English skills?

It’s the main criterion for recruitment, a fluent communication is a guarantee of proper understanding and interpretation of job tasks, internal regulations and express your questions, it also helps the crew to rapidly adapt onboard.

Can we apply as a COUPLE?

The company strives to hire couples on the same ship, but cannot guarantee boarding on the same day for both partners. Company personnel needs prevail. Only candidates who can prove whether they are married, whether they live at the same address are accepted. Registration and couple IDs are available only on board when both partners have embarked, however it is very important to mention this aspect since the first discussion you have with our Recruiter.

Recommendation for the pre-selection interview and final job interview:

Smile, positive attitude, flexible, politeness

Permanent visual contact with the Recruiter

Express the motivations underlying the decision to get a job on a cruise ship within the company,presenting personal characteristics

Time is very carefully monitored aboard a cruise ship, by means of electronic timekeeping. You can perform additional work only at the express request of the management, in this case the overtime period will be offset by equivalent free time or paid overtime .

How many crews are living in one cabin?

The cabins offer a decent comfort for two crew members, equipped with air conditioning, TV, internet access (with fee), bathroom.

What facilities can I have on board a ship as a crew member?

Aboard a cruise ship, there are various ways of recreation and facilities offered for free to the crew members : the crew bar, recreation areas, internet café, library, gym, pool (on some ships).

For some staff members (officers , senior management positions and staff members), there may be extra privileges (access to certain passengers areas ) between certain hours.

Do I have days off ?

There may be days off depending on rotation, even 24 hours, but they remain at the discretion of management team, NOT guaranteed by the contract. Normally, a day off aboard a ship typical equates to a free port day, but there are still a few hours of work.

The flight ticket is paid by the Employee?

Embarkation flight ticket is covered by the employees from the following departments:Housekeeping, restaurant, bar, kitchen, reception, Casino

S.C. "Job Cruise A.B." SRL It is registered under number 27208 in the register of personal data controllers; - According to Law 677/2001 you have the right of access to information (article 13), the right to intervention on the data (Article 14), right of opposition (Article 15), the right not to be subject to individual decisions (Article .17) and the right to go to court (Article 18).

S.C. "Job Cruise A.B." SRL is licensed by the ITM (Romanian Territorial Labor Inspectorate )according to Art. 9 letter e., from the Government Ordinance No. 43/2002 amending Law 156/2000, under the special register of record No. 413 dated 11.04.2011.